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2016 Map of Heatwole

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Heatwole
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Glacial depressions and agricultural water management define this portion of the Minnesota prairie, situated along the border of Renville and McLeod counties. The landscape is dotted with prominent water bodies including Lake Marion, Eagle Lake, and Barber Lake, many of which are interconnected by an extensive network of man-made waterways like Judicial Ditch Number One and Judicial Ditch Number Four. These drainage systems illustrate the conversion of wetlands into productive farmland, a defining characteristic of the region's development.

Small rural communities and historical markers are scattered across the grid of section roads. The settlement of Heatwole serves as a local focal point, while family and community history is preserved at Zion Cem, Trinity Cem, and Saint Mortens Cem. To the northeast, the presence of the Hutchinson Municipal Airport-Butler Field signifies the area's connection to wider regional transport, even as Buffalo Creek continues its natural course through the southern townships.